Minibus Driver / Activities Coordinator

Minibus Driver & Activities Coordinator (30 Hours per Week)

Location: Wilton Manor Care Home, Melton Mowbray
Hours: 30 hours per week (flexibility required, including some weekends)

Are you friendly, outgoing, and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Minibus Driver & Lifestyle Coordinator to join our vibrant team at Sanders Senior Living – Wilton Manor. This is a unique and rewarding role combining driving responsibilities with planning and delivering engaging activities for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive our residents to and from outings, appointments, and community events in the home’s minibus.
• Engage and build strong connections with residents, understanding their interests and preferences.
• Work closely with our Lifestyle Lead to help design and deliver a varied, fun, and meaningful activity programme.
• Collaborate with our Marketing Team to capture engaging photos and videos for social media, showcasing the life and vibrancy of Wilton Manor.
• Support the team in ensuring all activities are inclusive, person-centred, and enriching.
• Assist with the setup, running, and participation in daily activities within the home.
• Ensure the minibus is well-maintained, clean, and safe for residents at all times.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid D1 driving licence (essential for driving our minibus).
• A friendly, dynamic, and approachable personality with a natural ability to engage others.
• An eye for detail and creativity, especially when supporting the marketing team with content creation.
• A flexible attitude, with availability to work some weekends as required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people.
• Good knowledge of the local area, including routes, points of interest, and community venues.
• Previous experience working in a care home or similar setting, with an understanding of residents' needs and preferences.
• Experience supporting or coordinating activities and events.
• Basic photography or videography skills to assist with content for social media.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and varied role within a supportive team.
• Opportunities for personal development and training.
• A vibrant working environment where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a real impact on the wellbeing and happiness of our residents.

If you’re looking for a role that’s both fulfilling and fun, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About Sanders Senior Living:

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference. 

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.